The educational philosophy places the student at the centre of learning. Students have different learning styles and aspire to be adult learners in an environment that recognises individual learning needs and aspirations. The student learning process is demonstrated by interaction and collaboration between teacher, student, clinician and service users.

The development of critical thinking is a strong theme throughout the programme. Independence and selfdirection in the acquisition of knowledge skills and attitudes will be encouraged and facilitated..

The programme will reflect a high standard of clinical competence. Students will be encouraged to develop skills of reflection and be prepared to challenge existing nursing and health care practices.A culture of lifelong learning will be developed. A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed to foster the development of independent learners whose
practice is informed by an extensive knowledge base of relevant theory and research including the acquisition of clinical decision making and problem solving skills.